Songs For The Deaf
by Queens of the Stone Age
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 441 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 406 out of 441
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 441
  3. Negative: 19 out of 441

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  1. DaraghL.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Rocked my socks off...
  2. BrydenS.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    Best metal album of the 00's. Even Dave Grohl admitted it was the best album he had ever played on. The fact that it is a loose concept album and flows cohesively is the icing on top of the fact that it rocks harder than any of the other crap currently plaguing modern rock radio. Anyone who doesn't give this album at least an 8 doesn't know anything about hard rock and Best metal album of the 00's. Even Dave Grohl admitted it was the best album he had ever played on. The fact that it is a loose concept album and flows cohesively is the icing on top of the fact that it rocks harder than any of the other crap currently plaguing modern rock radio. Anyone who doesn't give this album at least an 8 doesn't know anything about hard rock and should stick to the Adult Alternative section of the record store.… Expand
  3. snolarbear
    Dec 17, 2007
    10
    A slick and powerful album. music doesn't get much better than this!
  4. Vampire25
    Apr 9, 2012
    8
    this is by far Queens Of The Stone Ages best album. Each track rocks and Dave Grohl's drumming is fantastic. I recommend this album to any rocker. All In All, this album is pretty solid.
  5. Smartine7
    Apr 22, 2012
    10
    If God and Satan copulated to spawn a child made of music, Homme, Oliveri and Lanegan (on this album) would be the sound of its voice. A genre-defying - and career-defining - LP. A must-have for any rock fan. Find it, buy it and listen to it - again and again.
  6. helloworld1066
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    It was hard decide weather on not I should give this album a 10 or a 9, I going to go with a nine because the last few songs arn't that good. However what is here is some of the best hard rock you can listen to with a song for the dead being my personal pick, of possibly one of the best songs EVER. Not to metion the classic QUOTSA material. Pure excellence.
  7. unknownshino
    Apr 16, 2012
    7
    I gave this album a 7 because it's really a classic album in the rock scene. But not the best one. Most people will know it from the songs No One Knows And Go With The Flow. It's a album you will listen for 2 times and then a few months no more. well this is of course my opinion.
  8. kharaa
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Outstanding album through and through, the entire thing was a pleasure to listen to. From melodic songs like go with the flow, or the incredible drumming by dave grohl in no one knows.
  9. Andremax
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    The good, pointless and old rock and roll. The best QOTSA album, among with Rated R (2000). Josh Homme isn't a virtuoso guitar player, but this fact doesn't prevent that he compose many of his best songs. Another goal is the marvelous band that accompanies Homme. Mark Lanegan that lend his powerful voice, Nick Oliveri always offering amazing bass lines and finally the sacred rock'sThe good, pointless and old rock and roll. The best QOTSA album, among with Rated R (2000). Josh Homme isn't a virtuoso guitar player, but this fact doesn't prevent that he compose many of his best songs. Another goal is the marvelous band that accompanies Homme. Mark Lanegan that lend his powerful voice, Nick Oliveri always offering amazing bass lines and finally the sacred rock's monstrer Dave Grohl that occupies the drumsticks masterfully. Materpiece.… Expand
  10. AkumaJack
    Jun 22, 2017
    9
    That's one of my favourite album ever made.

    The opening with "You think I ain't worth a dollar" is like being shot right in the ears. The concept of the Radio stations is well executed, they explore different types of songs to match hypothetic stations.
    Like "Another love song" is their take on pop and catchy lovesongs.

    The album featured Dave Grohl playing drums and is a blast.
  11. All_ButTrU4
    May 20, 2022
    5
    Good ol' sleazy dessert rock with a traditional edge that imbued the 90's with it's generation defying ethos of counter culture. It's an uneven effort overall.
  12. Demilith
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Un album pesado, de gran sonido stoner, mezclado con sonidos de la musica en español, grandes canciones del rock, un impredicidble
  13. reynoljo
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece.

    The concept is ideal for an album. Every song explores its individual theme perfectly (remember when you're reviewing not to impose your expectations upon a song/album -- insofar as baseline sound, musical expectations and song titles are concerned, this album delivers 10/10). The vocals are superb, as is the instrumentation -- the only thing a critic could pick on    A masterpiece.

    The concept is ideal for an album.

    Every song explores its individual theme perfectly (remember when you're reviewing not to impose your expectations upon a song/album -- insofar as baseline sound, musical expectations and song titles are concerned, this album delivers 10/10).

    The vocals are superb, as is the instrumentation -- the only thing a critic could pick on is the lack of pop sensibility, but this album isn't about pop; moreover, it had a smash hit with "No One Knows".

    If you want to critique it in terms of artistic advancement, this album delivers: here we encounter the Palm Springs rock-aesthetic of the 90s for the first time on a broad scale (not Kyuss, but on a mainstream scale) in its most accessible and irresistible form -- beyond driving out to a generator concert.

    Chiefly, the songwriting on this QOTSA jaunt is immaculate. Josh Homme is molten on every cylinder, and where Nick Oliveri takes over, his contributions are unforgettable and add to the broader flavour of the album -- insofar as it would ruin SFTD if you took them away.

    *** Need I say it? Dave Grohl smacks the drums into ten-dozen dimensions during playthrough.

    If you want to hear the left-wing of rock in the 00s, you must listen to this tour-de-force of an album, otherwise you'll look like a hack.    … Expand
  14. johnchill
    Apr 19, 2019
    9
    A soundscape of experimental and conceptual depth, impressive creative dimensions and unforgettable riffs and lyrics.
  15. clem666
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Stunning effort. This album is Queens of the Stone Age's paroxysm. If the stoner rock ambiance asks a bit to get used to it definitely will pay back a hundredfold. Dave Grohl's presence is as unavoidable as noticeable. The panel of sounds and rythms the band manage to offer is just insane: there are many switches, surprising turns of events and Oliveri, Homme & Lanegan's voices bring anStunning effort. This album is Queens of the Stone Age's paroxysm. If the stoner rock ambiance asks a bit to get used to it definitely will pay back a hundredfold. Dave Grohl's presence is as unavoidable as noticeable. The panel of sounds and rythms the band manage to offer is just insane: there are many switches, surprising turns of events and Oliveri, Homme & Lanegan's voices bring an amazing depth all along.

    This project sounds like one of your dad's favourite. But it is actually more than that. Terrific riffs, great lyrics, interesting concept, frenzied rhythms make catchy and unforgettable tracks packed in one album. Clearly a must-listen to for each and every rock lover.    … Expand
  16. Aboodash56
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    Easily one of the best rock albums ever released and considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time, Songs for The Deaf sees Queens of The Stone Age at the height of their creativity, as they take us to a high-octane road trip to the desert. Everything about this album kicks ass, from the guitar riffs, to Dave Grohl's drumming to the vocals of Josh Homme, Mark Lanegan and NickEasily one of the best rock albums ever released and considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time, Songs for The Deaf sees Queens of The Stone Age at the height of their creativity, as they take us to a high-octane road trip to the desert. Everything about this album kicks ass, from the guitar riffs, to Dave Grohl's drumming to the vocals of Josh Homme, Mark Lanegan and Nick Oliveri. From the hard blues rock of No One Knows to the slower, acoustic jam of Mosquito Song, the band is able to showcase their diversity musically, while delivering self-aware and intelligent lyricism. The radio station interludes also manage to keep the listener hooked on the trip. It's astonishing the band are able to make a great concept record while giving us a great record packed with great tunes, If you're a fan of hard rock and stoner rock, this album is for you.… Expand
  17. Mellowry
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    A classic in rock history. Probably inspiration to many others creating bands and records we hear today. Definitely their best album to date with mean powerful riffs and fitting lyrics!
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2002

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Dot Music
    90
    'The Sky Is Fallin' is a beast.... 'God Is In The Radio' has got just such an awesome riff, like the Lord himself hotwired to a Marshall amp.
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  2. Blender
    80
    While cliches abound... this huge music is delivered with panache. [#9, p.154]
  3. Playlouder
    80
    'Songs For The Deaf' is a triumph, a record forged with fire and sweat in the pits of Valhalla... It is the very essence of Rock.
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